SOLUTION: The perimeter of a rectangle is 106cm. If the length is 7cm less than three times the width, what are the dimensions?

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Question 912551: The perimeter of a rectangle is 106cm. If the length is 7cm less than three times the width, what are the dimensions?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

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L + w = 53

(3w-7) + w = 53

 4w = 60

w = 15  and L = 38 45-7

and...checking

L + w = 53